News
Frank Robinson retires
August 19, 2010 By Carey Fredericks
August 19, 2010, Torrance, Calif. - Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), officially announced on August 10, 2010 that he has resigned as President and Chairman of the Board.
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Robinson
intended to retire on his 80th birthday in January, 2010 but elected
to postpone his retirement until the design of the R66 Turbine was complete.
With R66 production underway and FAA certification imminent, Robinson decided
to make his retirement official. Kurt Robinson was elected by the Board of
Directors to assume the positions of President and Chairman on August 10, 2010.
RHC's
upper management team remains in place and the Company does not anticipate any
significant changes. Frank
Robinson founded the Torrance, California company in 1973 and without question
has been the driving force behind its success. Robinson Helicopter currently
manufactures more civilian helicopters than any other helicopter manufacturer
in the world. Kurt Robinson, who
started at the Company in 1987, stated that "while there is no one person that
can replace Frank, we have a very strong team of managers that have been with
the Company for more than 20 years. We are looking forward to a smooth
transition and an exciting future."
